THZ WAEI^V TOIfft, HEBNfET, E. Y., Wf^% MB. SS. 1»18.
LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS FROM ADJOINING TOWNS
MERRICK
Mr«. Jeffrie CreiKhton, of Broolc- lyn, waa the week-end guest of Mrs. Ooorire F. Hughea, of Park avenue.
Theodore K. Link, of thla village, : waa held up in Freeport iast Satur¬ day evening, about 11 o'cloclt, by two JtagToes and robbud of a small amount «f inoney and a watch. 11^ was not injured severely.
Mra. T. Galletly, who was a guest of Mrs. Oeorge F. Hughes las- w^ek. has decided to locate in thin vlllage Mrmanently. With othera we extend li%r a hearty welcome.
William Wail Grant, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Grant, was Christened recenlly by the Rev. W. H. Littlebrandt of the lofal church. Master Grant carried the part out to perfection.
The entertainment and dancn to bei
tomofri the new^iremen'a Hail, under tbe auapicea of the Ladies' AuxMiary, promiaea to be one of the moat pop¬ ular eventa of the social season. It is the flrst event ever hold under tbe auspices of tbe ladies and they are working doubly hard to make It a aucceaa.
Two comedy aketthes, "An Amerl¬ ean Harem" and the "Sweet Family," will he presented, the fornier by the ladiea of tbe auxiliary. Noted artists and aololsta from New York city will play and alng. Following the presen¬ tation of the playlets dancing wlll be enjoyed. A light collation wlll be served.
Tickets for adulta are 2.'> cents; for children, 10 centa. All are cordially invited to Mtend.
The offlcers of the auxiliary are: President, Mrs. Robert Sehade; vice- president, Mrs. Neilson; secretary, Mrs. O. F. Hughes; treasurer, Mrs. C. L'Hommedieu.
to Freeport this week, where they will take up their permanent residence.
H. B. Schwab, D. A. Clarkson and D. C. Harvey have opened their Mer¬ rick homes for the summer. Their reepectire famlliea will commence oc¬ cupancy about May 15. They wlH be extended a most cordlai welcome upon their return.
Merrick avenue is being rebuilt and conatructed tiy the Andrew Broth¬ ers, of Mineola, under the direction of Supervisor Hiram R. Smith. When completed it will be one of the finest of tbe county roads.
of tbe comedy-farce, "Miss Fearless and Company," or "Spook Island," which they wiii present tbe latter part of May or the first week in June.
The members of the Anti-Suffrage Society of Merrick will meet the lat- ! ter part of the Veek at the home of Mrs. Charles (MIto. The president of the organisation, Mrs. H. R. Fairfax, who haa been absent for quite eome time, wlll be present and preside. There are many questions of import¬ ance to be taken up and discussed.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Midmer moved
My Telephone NnmbeiLlp^S? PBEEPOET^
C. A. FULTON
Undertaker and Embalmer
57 West Merrick Boad FBEEPOBT, N. Y.
MII^LrlWER Y
WEST^S i«c.
314 Lfivlngaion Sir>«et« Brooklyn
Artistic creations from the most recent and finest IMPORTATIONS Exclusive Styles for Mountain and Shore We employ only the most competent designers and milliners.
SUBURBANITE
We know we can satisfy you if given the opportunity.
MME. A. BARREE, Mgr.
The members of Fire Company No. 1 are holding weekly rehearsals in preparatioirtor the "big show" which they will preaent In the new flre hall eariy in May, under the direction of Landow Brothers. This production will no doubt be one of the biggest events of the season and the reaidents are looking forward 'to it with consid¬ erable pleasure.
The home of Robert Tyle has been rented for a term of years to L. Black, he&i salesman in the Ralston Gal¬ leries, on Fifth avenue. He will move here with his family on May 1.
L. Ridack, of the Hartlein Com¬ pany, of New York City, has rented the Bargon cottage on Bedford ave¬ nue, for the summer.
Robert Tyle and family expect to move to Atlantic permanently.
Mrs. Chester Ludlow, formerly of Merrick, and Mr. aod Mrs. George Boettger, spent the week-end of April 17 with Mrs. George F. Hughes.
ton University, after spending the Ettster holidays with his parents.
Miss Elizabeth Proctor, of Brook¬ lyn, N. Y., spent the week-end with Miss Marian C. Prall, of Whitehouse avenue.
Anderson at tbe annual conference, and during the latter part of this week they moved lo their new resi¬ dence.
W. A. Grant spent the week in South Hampton. Mrs. Grant spent part of the week with friends in Elm¬ hurst.
The "Hand in Hand' League meets at the home of Miss Ruth Guggen- hauser, on Smith street, this after¬ noon. The members of the society are Quite busy preparing the production
Mr. and Mra. H. R. Fairfax have opened their summer bome, moving here.from Brooklyn the flrst of the week.
John Verity and his daughter, Mias Virginia, are slowly recovering from a mo3t severe attack of pneumonia with has conflned them to their home for the past month. With others of their friends we join in best wishes for a spe'edy return of health.
The delegates from Lawrence were awarded the prize banner at the spell¬ ing contest held at the local school Friday night. In which members from 15 schools competed. District Super¬ intendent Mepham presided and di¬ rected the contest. Lawrence had a percentage of 92 V; ¦
Each of the schools were repre¬ sented by four delegates and the work arranged so that a phenomenal speller eould not/wln the laurels in a one¬ sided way. It is e.xpected that these IconteKts wlll be continued.
I W. C Mopham, district superin¬ tendent, addressed the members of the
I Parents-Teachers Assofiatlon of Bald¬ win at the high school last Thurs-
I day afternooD on "Co-operation of Home and School."
ROOSEVELT
Eggs Eggs
We want to serve you wilh Fresh Kggs produced from the cleanest fowls and food under perfect sanitary conditions. Eggs for hatching.
We solicit mall orders—we deliver by Parcels Post.
Standard Leghorn Farm
SMITH STBEET
Tel. 318-J.
MEBBICK
An excellent entertainment was given last Friday evening at the Methodist church, under the auspices of the Roosevell M. E. Sunday school. The audience was an appreciative oue, and called for encores repeat¬ edly. The program was as follows: Overture, orchestra: soprano solo, Miss Proctor; reading. Miss Debe¬ voise; selection, Nassau quartet; tenor solo, Mr. H, Br wn; reading, Miss Olive Stretch: piano solo, Mr. Noon; reading, Mrs. Debevoise; duet. Miss Van Riper and Mrs. Albln N. Johnson; mandolin .selection, Mr. L. Hubbard; baritone solo, Mr. W. Roan¬ tree; reading. Miss Marian Hunt; cor¬ net aolo, Mr. C. Brown; selection, Holeproof Quartet.
-Mr. Charles E. Whitehouse, Jr., of Wood avenue, has returned to Prince-
Mrs. William Siegel, of Cliftondale, Mass., vieited Mrs. Charles Reed at her home on Centennial avenue this past week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Roantree and Mr. James Roantree spent the week¬ end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Roantree, ol Centennial avenue.
The flfth and. last entertainment given under the auspices of the Roose¬ velt Lyceum Course wlll be held on Friday evening. April 23, at 8 o'clock, l in the Roosevelt Board of Trade Hali.' This promises to be one of the best: entertainment;; in the course, and should he well patronized. Miss Mabie ' Mulllns and her company will give an ] evening of swinging, ariistic whistling. ' impersonations and 8torlet<.
Rev. M. B. Maskiel, a graduate of Wesleyan University, was royally wel¬ comed by the congregation at the morning serlces last Sunday. Mr. Maskiel is an able preacher and his assignment to Seaford Is verv popu¬ lar.
"The Family Album," a sociable and entertainment given at the cot- age of Misa Mary Sf. Southard, on Wednesday evening, I'.nder the au¬ spices of the Ladies' Aid Society was most successful. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a thoroughly good time.
BALDWIN
Rev. Hugo Pohlman, of Merrick, preached in the Roosevelt Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday morn¬ ing, in the absence of the regular pas¬ tor, Rev. Edward O. Tree, who was away attending the New Yorjj con¬ ference.
The bail given last Friday evening at the Firemen's Hali. Roosevelt, by tlie running team of the Alpha Hook and Ladder Company, proved to 'be a huge sufces.s. and nuite a goou Ki'.m of money was realized. Chances were sold on a five dollar gold piece and prizes .given to tho.se securing the greatest numher of chances. Miss Grace Brown and Mrs. Clarence Chap¬ man received the prizes.
Fine music for the dancing was furnished by Bert Lytle's orcnestra. From I'J o'clock till 1 o'clock was an hour's intermission in the dancing, (luring which llmo volunteers told .stories, jokes, sang songs, gave fancy dancing, etc. There was a prize waltz in which five couples took part, and the prize was awarded to Miss Grace Brown and her partner. Dancing did not break up until early in the morn¬ ing. The proceeds are to go to the fund for sendin.? representatives to the annua] tournament of the Volun- teeer Firemen's Association.
Mr. ,1. Roantree, of Centennial ave¬ nue, has'been seriously ill at his bome for the past week, suffering from an aitack of neuritis.
Bert Edwards has relurned home from the training camp of the Brook¬ lyn Federals at Browno Wells. Miss.
The Baldwin Country Club house Is nearing completion and the members expect to be able to move iu the flrst of May. The opening of the club will mean much to the social set of the village. ^
-\i the last meeting of the Baldwin Advance Club, held at the home of Mrs. Henry Opperman, Jr., on Grand avenue .papers were read by Mes¬ dames Lush and Acker on "The Study of the Bible " A delicious collation was seived by the genial hostess.
The following offlcers of the Ladles' Aid .Society of the .Methodiat Episco¬ pal church were elected at thc last meeting: President, Mrs. Ferris; sec¬ retary, Mrs. Henry Opperman, Sr.; treasurer, Mrs. R. H. Homan.
Congatuiations to Rev. Dr. W. 1. Bowman upon his return to this pas¬ torate for another year.
Thc Civic Committee of the Woman's Advance Cluh will give a victrola concert and tea at the Knlglils of Pythias Hall on Thursday, May li. .Admission, 2.t cents. The affair promises to be a very enjoyahle one.
expected to be present are Mr. audi iira'p George Powers, Mr. and Mra. Louis Hutcheson, Mr. and Mrs. Rich¬ ard Suits and Mrs. Edward H. Good¬ nough.
Mrs. Arthur Scott recently attended the marriage of her brother to Miss Helen Webber, of Seventh street, Brooklyn.
Mrs. Carrie Weffermann, sister of Juiiua J. Henrichs. returned from Germany lost Wetlneaday. Her brother) welcomed her at the dock. .Mrs. Weftermann is well known lu- Baldwln where she has spent part of several summer vacations.
The Thomas Roulston Grocery Cor¬ poration has recently opened another store In the Southard building, on Merrick road.
John F. O'Brien, nephew of Jolin Fo.v. is visltlT'.g his uncle for a few days. '
.Mrs. Thomas, mother of Wlllard Thoinas. Grand avenue. Is quite 111. Her Immediate recovery is hoped for.
On Wednesday evening, .\pril 27, a lecture on "Child Life of the World." nnd illustrated hy stereoptlcon views. will lc given at fhe Kpiscopal ehurch. under fhe auspices of the Women's Foreign Mi.ssionary Society. Admis¬ sion, adulttt, 2.") cents: children, 1 .V cents.
Mrs. .VI. Hedell, of New York city, formerly of Bafawin. is visiting her datighter, Mra John Kirhy, of Milhtirn avonue.
Mr. George .McKay and daughter, Myrtle, of Whitehouse avenue, spent last week-end at the home of his sis¬ ter, in Arlington, N. J.
Mrs. W. B. Austin, assisted by her daughter. Miss Gladys, entertained friends from BrooKlyn at luncheon last Thursday afternoon: Mesdames Howell, Heil, Reed, Johnson, Kice, Buck, and Harma.
An interesting meeeting of tho members of the Parents-Teachers' Association was held at the High School building on Thursday, April l.'l. Mrs. Brubaker presided and Dis¬ trict Superintendent W. C. Mepham spoke ou "The Co-operation of Home and School.'
In cotijiinction with and assisted hy lllie members of the Business Men'tt Association, the Girl Pioneers and the j Boy Scouts, the Civic Women's Ad¬ vance Club will celebrate "clean-up day" on Saturday, April 24. Special committees will he assigned lo the re;ipectlv<> parts of the village
The Kings, of Adelphi streei. Hrooklyfl, are contemplating moving out to their aummer home on Merrick, road in the near future.
John H. (;arl, Jr., has pun hased a uew Ford touring car.
.Arthur Heinrich celebrated his birthday anniversary on Sunday <iuite auspiciously. Many friends and neigh¬ bors were present to extend eongratn¬ lations. Cards and dancing were en¬ joyed after which a delicioua colla- tinu was aerved.
NEW UNUSED
AT -2 P. M.
CfilAS. J. DUNN, Auctioneer
Will Sell at Public Auction the Contents of
ffiftNOAIi COTTAGE, Long Beach Avenue
OPPOSITE SUFFOLK ST., ON BANDALL BAY, FBEEPOBT, L. I.
NOT£.--€k>od> are new, high gnde, never nsed and mnst be removed immediately as houie has been rented nnfurnished by owner, Frank M. Bandall.
Coniiiting of Jacobean.Oak Dining-room Salt; Lonii XYI White Enamel Suit, with,/can* panel .^edi and glaM tops;
Colonial White Mahogany Poit Bed Snitt; Qolden .^lak^Bedroom Suit; Brau Bedv White Enamel Bedi, Hair Mattressei, Up-
holited Springs, Feather Pillows B^jnt Wood Perch Fomi tore, Living Boom Furniture, in white and gijeen enamel; Portieres,
China, Etc. Eki.-. ¦- '
TEEMS. fiASB GOODS BEMOVED DAY OF SALE.
Exlubition ^tuftiay, 9 a. m., until time of sale
Miss Bernice Hubbs has .secured a position in the new store conducted by the Fret>port Sporting Goods Com pany on Railroad avenue, Freeport.
On Tuesday afternoon Mesdamea Kilmarx and Mott enteMained at five hundred al the nome of the former. .\ light collation was served. Among those present were: Mesdames Brueh¬ hauser, Shubert, Ricketta Kice, Stoothoff, Opperman, Sr., Opperman, Jr.. and Suits. ^*
SEAFORD
Mrs. Kiefer is rcoveriug from a re¬ cent illness.
Arthur Ketcham, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Ketcham, is able to attend school again after a week's Illness which confined him to his home.
Miss Pearl Covert is confined to her home with a severe attack of tonsiiitis.
.Mrs. John Walters, sister of Mrs. Louis Ketcham, was taken to the Nas¬ eau hospital at Mineola last Sunday, where she underwent a very serious operation. She rallied nicely and Is doing as well as can be expected.. Dr. Skau, of Bellmore, is attending her. With others.of her friends we wish her speedy recovery.
The modern farce comedy, 'Mrs. ¦ Briggs of the Poultry Farm," was suc- 'cesafully presented by students of thn high school in the achool building last Friday night. The acting waa re ¦ I markably good aud thorougiiiy aiipre- ciatcd.
Mr. and Mrs. Alhert S. Heinrich have heen spending the past two weeks with Mr. and .Mrs. jAWus J. Heinrichs. Both were conflned to the home during the early part of the week wllh severe colds.
Mrs. Lizzie Straus spent the week¬ end as the guest of Mrs. Charles Haff.
The Boy Scouts will meet in the Guild Hall on Thursday night instead of Tuesday as has been the custom.
Mi
Hli
Beginning with this week services in the Episcopal church will he held on every Wednesday evening instead of on "rhursday evening as hereto¬ fore.
On this coming Monday evening at the Y. M. I. C. Hall the Seaford basketball team will play the tea,m from Amityvllle. An exciting game is anticipated as the teams are about evenly matched.
P. T. Bedell, of Church street, haa heen conflned to his home for the past few weks witli a severe attack of ill¬ ness.
A masquerade and dance will bc given hy the members of the recently formed dancing club at the Knights of Pythias hall on Saturday, April 24. Music will he furnished hy the orches¬ tra from Holly Arms. Among those
WANTAGH
Mrs. Birdsall Jackaon lnts been
conflned to her home for the past
week with an attack of the grip Her condition is much improved.
The next meeting of the Parents Co-operative Club will he held al the school house tho latter part of th»- month at which time Prof. A. B Graham, of the Farmingdale school., will speak.
The tlremen will keep open Iiouse on next Wednesday uriernoon and evening lor fhe purpose of exhibiting their new huilding roiently icffrn- pleted. In the evening there will bt- dancing for the younger people anil cards for the adults. A large at tendance ia anticipated.
.Mrs. Frederick Kropp entertained at auction bridge lasl Saturday even ing. A light collation was served tfi» the guests by the genial hostess
The local baaketball team defeateif the team of Seaford at Seaford Mon day evening by the score of ^H to 14. A large crowd was In attendance.
.Mrs. (Corodon Norton was called to Valley Stream on Tuesday by tho principal of the achool, Charles V. Ryan, to take care of the classes for a short period of time.
Rogers Clothing Co.
OPPOSITE HALL OF BECOBDS
409-411 Fulton St. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr. Sands, one of the editors of the New York Journal, has purchased a new home on Seaman Neck road. He Is planning to have it redecorated and remodeled In time for summer oc¬ cupancy.
The local basketball team was de¬ feated In the game with the Wantagh five at tbe Y. M. I. C. Hall last Mon¬ day evening by a score of 38 to 14. The Seaford players made a particu¬ larly good showing considering the short time they have been organized.
The Nassau and Suffolk Lighting Company has recommenced the work of laying the gas lines throughout the village. The villagers are very anx¬ ious to have the street lights Installed at the earliest possible time.
The property holders along Jackson have given their consent to an ex¬ tension of Jackaon avenue and have contributed generously toward the ex¬ pense.
The local residents report the town highways In this section as being in very poor condition. The matter haa been reported to the proper authori¬ ties who promise to give prompt con¬ sideration.
The marriage of Mrs. Louise H. Covert and the Rev. Martin 0. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal ebureh, was solemnised recently. Doctor Olsen has been assigned to a change in West Hampton by Bishop
ROGERS
Means—The best material and work¬ manship aftd the very latest styles in
CLOTHING •
Betiring from bniineis onr complete line of Hand-tailored Clothing- ready to wear, comprising the latest Spring and Summer models now on diiplay. The sale we are advertising it at 60c on the dollar, fof our en¬ tire stock, compriiing, Spring, Sammer and Medium-weight ready to wear inits.
ENTIBE STOCK MUST BE SOLD BEFOBE MAY FIBST
Schedule of Prices
MEN'S SUITS
112.60 Now ^7.50 |22.50 Now
$15.00 How 18.00. $25.00 How .
$18.00 How $10.80 $27.00 How .
$80.00 Mow $12.00
$18.50 $16.00 $19 56
